2005 BRIDGEPORT VMC1000XP 3 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2005 Bridgeport VMC1000XP 3 is a 3-axis vertical machining center produced by Hardinge Inc. under the Bridgeport brand, designated as the XP3 (eXtended Performance, Production 3-axis) variant of the VMC 1000 platform. The XP3 configuration features an extended Y-axis and Z-axis travel of 24 inches (610 mm) compared to the standard 20 inches of the VMC 1000, providing substantially greater workpiece clearance and machining envelope. The machine features a 47.2-inch by 23.6-inch worktable with a 30-tool automatic tool changer and an ISO 40 spindle taper. The spindle motor delivers 25 HP (18.5 kW) at a maximum speed of 12,000 RPM, enabling high-speed machining of aluminum and light alloys alongside heavy-duty ferrous cutting. X-axis travel is 40.2 inches, Y-axis travel is 24.0 inches, and Z-axis travel is 24.0 inches. The machine is equipped with a Fanuc 18i-MB CNC control (US market standard), providing high-speed contouring, rigid tapping, and Look Ahead processing. Rapid traverse rates reach 1,692 IPM on X/Y axes and 1,417 IPM on the Z axis. Machine weight is approximately 14,770 lbs. Standard equipment includes flood coolant, automatic lubrication, coolant-through-spindle, and chip conveyor. The 2005 VMC1000XP 3 represented a significant step up in spindle speed and machining envelope over the standard VMC 1000, positioning it for high-speed production of aluminum aerospace and automotive components.